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Travelling Film Festival

Name: Travelling Film Festival
Start: 2026-11-06
End: 2026-11-09
Location: Cairns

The Travelling Film Festival returns to Cairns from November 6 to 9, 2026, hosted at Event Cinemas Cairns Central. This long-running national touring event showcases a curated selection of award-winning Australian and international cinema, including features, documentaries, and short films previously recognized at major global festivals.

Date: Nov 6-9, 2026
Location: Cairns
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Opening night screening of the Australian documentary 'Whistle'
Presentation of the Palme d’Or winning film 'Fjord' on November 8
Closing night feature 'The Fox' starring Jai Courtney and Sam Neill
Curated selection of films from the Cannes and Sydney Film Festivals

The festival has toured Australia for over 50 years, with Cairns serving as one of its most popular destinations on the national circuit. The 2026 program includes titles from the Cannes and Sydney Film Festivals, designed to provide a communal cinematic experience that encourages audiences to engage with challenging films outside of traditional home viewing.

The four-day event opens on November 6 with the Australian documentary 'Whistle', which examines the world of competitive whistling. A significant highlight scheduled for November 8 is the screening of 'Fjord', a Palme d’Or winner featuring Oscar nominees Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve.

The festival concludes on November 9 with the Australian feature 'The Fox', starring Jai Courtney and Sam Neill. Other programmed titles include 'Silent Friend', 'Bitter Christmas', 'Minotaur', and 'The Cycle of Love', offering a diverse range of genres and storytelling styles to the North Queensland audience.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Event Cinemas Cairns Central; www.douglasgazette.com.au
Area for browsing nearby events: Cairns

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